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Rhapsody - 2016
Somnath Chanda
A sincere Thanks to……..
Rules * 25 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (1, 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25) will be counted to break the ties. If needed, Countback Method will be considered.* Every decision of the QM is final.
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11
Prevailing over the Orientalists’ point of view by the forward thinking Anglicists’, a
Special 6-member Committee headed by Dr John Grant submitted their confidential report on 20 October 1834 to Governor-
General Lord William Bentinck. What came out as a result of the
recommendation of that committee?
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22
This map, designed by John Spilsbury for educational purpose is said to be the first of its kind. Following the trend for a good 20
years these type of maps became quite popular among the kids and elders alike.
Which trend did it start? (bigger vis – next slide)
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22
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33
Only patented entity of it’s type in the world, it is traditionally prepared by a
special group of people known as ‘archakas’ in a highly guarded room known
as ‘potu’. All the basic ingredients are bought at the auction at the Commodities
and Spices Exchange in Kochi. Celebrated it’s 300th ‘birthday’ with much pomp and fanfare on Aug 2, 2015, what is
being talked about?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
44
Designed by noted American artist David Best, the 120m long installation,
featuring around 190 miniature models, was delibarately destroyed on Sep 4 at 8.30 p.m. as part of the grand finale of an
annual London festival. It was watched live by huge no. of people.What was the issue?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
55
One of the most important cities in the South-East Asia, renowned for a particular type of dress material, got it’s name from a particular type of vehicles which used to create huge traffic jam in-and-around that
area during the early 19th century.Which place is this?
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66
Which of the recent projects of this multi-talented anchor of this travel show who
started her professional career as a journalist for CNN-IBN, made her a
favourite of the netizens?
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77
‘What’ got added to this list after the much talked about RREXIT?
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88
With which three-word
phrase would you connect
them?
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99
It is set to leave North American soil for the first time when it will travel in 2017 to
London as part of an exhibition on the Great Depression Art at the Royal
Academy of Arts. It left USA only once – in 1949 for a show at Canada.
What, inspired from the Dibble House - a small
country-house at Iowa, am I talking about?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
1010
He recently helped to
accomplish an
enviable record. Who?
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1111
Why photoshopped images like these are doing the rounds in the recent times?
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1212
Who is being
inducted into
the Indian Army?
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1313
Following in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande and Amber Rose, which
controversial person has launched this set of emojis?
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1414
Considering a certain first for India, whose name will fill in the blank?
Fatema Nedham (Bahrain)______________Dimitra Korokida (Greece)
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1515
This print-ad for Jai-Hind
Amla Goonnidhi ___ ___, featuring these noted
Indians, raised eyebrows for
obvious reasons. The selection was done in jest because of a
certain commonality. Just fill in the
blanks.
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1616
The superhit film with several chartbusters had one of the most innovative ad campaigns in Indian Film history. The most
famous one of the hoardings of the film had no photographs, just this
line: ‘Who is Aamir Khan? ...Ask the girl next
door.’Identify the film which was also somehow linked with
this one-time producer of
bollywood.
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1717
How do we presently know Infotel Broadband Services Limited (IBSL), the only firm to win broadband spectrum in
all 22 zones in India in the 4G auction?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
1818
Found in Egyptian, Greek, Norse, Hindu and Aztek mythology, the Ouroboros is an
ancient symbol which represents the cyclical nature of things. Plato credited the origin of life in the universe to such a creature.
How did it famously unlock one of the great scientific puzzles of the nineteenth
century, through a dream?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
1919
A gambler, a bounty hunter, a sharpshooter, a tracker, an assassin, an outlaw and a Comanche warrior – how
are they popularly known to us?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
2020
Which three-word phrase will appear next on screen?
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2121
Raj Narain, popularly known as ‘Lokbandhu’, was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. His victory in a legal
case had a far reaching effect in the democratic system of India during
the mid-1970s. In 1977, which major ‘upset’ (other than
winning that case) did this colourful-but-
eccentric person cause?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
2222
Identify this ‘hot’ lady who was named the new ‘Curvy Icon’ by Vogue Italia in
2012.
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2323
Part of an international organisation, this
national body was created with an
objective to clean up things but recently came into bigtime news for
creating a mess during a global event in August-2016.
Identify it.
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2424
‘Existence of this species of elegant beetle is dependent upon the rainforest not undergoing an armageddon’ – is said to be the explanation behind the naming of Agra liv, a recently discovered species of
carabid beetle.
After whom/what, it has been named?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
2525
This rap track by M.I.A. collaborator Gener8ion has been famously used in a recent ‘project’ which made the whole
internet abuzz. Where it has been famously used?
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
11
Prevailing over the Orientalists’ point of view by the forward thinking Anglicists’, a
Special 6-member Committee headed by Dr John Grant submitted their confidential report on 20 October 1834 to Governor-
General Lord William Bentinck. What came out as a result of the
recommendation of that committee?
Quiz by SomnathI I
11
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Medical College and Hospital, KolkataMedical College and Hospital, Kolkata
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22
This map, designed by John Spilsbury for educational purpose is said to be the first of its kind. Following the trend for a good 20
years these type of maps became quite popular among the kids and elders alike.
Which trend did it start? (bigger vis – next slide)
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
22
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22
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Jigsaw PuzzleJigsaw Puzzle
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33
Only patented entity of it’s type in the world, it is traditionally prepared by a
special group of people known as ‘archakas’ in a highly guarded room known
as ‘potu’. All the basic ingredients are bought at the auction at the Commodities
and Spices Exchange in Kochi. Celebrated it’s 300th ‘birthday’ with much pomp and fanfare on Aug 2, 2015, what is
being talked about?
Quiz by SomnathI I
33
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Tirupati LaddoosTirupati Laddoos
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44
Designed by noted American artist David Best, the 120m long installation,
featuring around 190 miniature models, was delibarately destroyed on Sep 4 at 8.30 p.m. as part of the grand finale of an
annual London festival. It was watched live by huge no. of people.What was the issue?
Quiz by SomnathI I
44
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
350350thth Year of Great Fire of London Year of Great Fire of London
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55
One of the most important cities in the South-East Asia, renowned for a particular type of dress material, got it’s name from a particular type of vehicles which used to create huge traffic jam in-and-around that
area during the early 19th century.Which place is this?
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55
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Tangail Tangail (from Tanga) (from Tanga)
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66
Which of the recent projects of this multi-talented anchor of this travel show who
started her professional career as a journalist for CNN-IBN, made her a
favourite of the netizens?
Quiz by SomnathI I
66
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Mem BouMem Bou
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77
‘What’ got added to this list after the much talked about RREXIT?
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77
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
RBIRBI
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88
With which three-word
phrase would you connect
them?
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88
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Born to RunBorn to Run
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99
It is set to leave North American soil for the first time when it will travel in 2017 to
London as part of an exhibition on the Great Depression Art at the Royal
Academy of Arts. It left USA only once – in 1949 for a show at Canada.
What, inspired from the Dibble House - a small
country-house at Iowa, am I talking about?
Quiz by SomnathI I
99
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
American GothicAmerican Gothic
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1010
He recently helped to
accomplish an
enviable record. Who?
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1010
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Richard DrydenRichard Dryden
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1111
Why photoshopped images like these are doing the rounds in the recent times?
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1111
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
No Jack in iPhone 7No Jack in iPhone 7
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1212
Who is being
inducted into
the Indian Army?
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1212
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Anurag ThakurAnurag Thakur
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1313
Following in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande and Amber Rose, which
controversial person has launched this set of emojis?
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1313
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Charlie SheenCharlie Sheen
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1414
Considering a certain first for India, whose name will fill in the blank?
Fatema Nedham (Bahrain)______________Dimitra Korokida (Greece)
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1414
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Deepa MalikDeepa Malik
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1515
This print-ad for Jai-Hind
Amla Goonnidhi ___ ___, featuring these noted
Indians, raised eyebrows for
obvious reasons. The selection was done in jest because of a
certain commonality. Just fill in the
blanks.
Quiz by SomnathI I
1515
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Hair OilHair Oil
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1616
The superhit film with several chartbusters had one of the most innovative ad campaigns in Indian Film history. The most
famous one of the hoardings of the film had no photographs, just this
line: ‘Who is Aamir Khan? ...Ask the girl next
door.’Identify the film which was also somehow linked with
this one-time producer of
bollywood.
Quiz by SomnathI I
1616
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
QSQTQSQT
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1717
How do we presently know Infotel Broadband Services Limited (IBSL), the only firm to win broadband spectrum in
all 22 zones in India in the 4G auction?
Quiz by SomnathI I
1717
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
JioJio
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
1818
Found in Egyptian, Greek, Norse, Hindu and Aztek mythology, the Ouroboros is an
ancient symbol which represents the cyclical nature of things. Plato credited the origin of life in the universe to such a creature.
How did it famously unlock one of the great scientific puzzles of the nineteenth
century, through a dream?
Quiz by SomnathI I
1818
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Kekule discovered the structure of BenzeneKekule discovered the structure of Benzene
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
1919
A gambler, a bounty hunter, a sharpshooter, a tracker, an assassin, an outlaw and a Comanche warrior – how
are they popularly known to us?
Quiz by SomnathI I
1919
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
The Magnificient SevenThe Magnificient Seven
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2020
Which three-word phrase will appear next on screen?
Quiz by SomnathI I
2020
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Quiz by SomnathU-25 General Quiz I IQuizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
2121
Raj Narain, popularly known as ‘Lokbandhu’, was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. His victory in a legal
case had a far reaching effect in the democratic system of India during
the mid-1970s. In 1977, which major ‘upset’ (other than
winning that case) did this colourful-but-
eccentric person cause?
Quiz by SomnathI I
2121
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Raj Narain defeated the Indian PM Indira Raj Narain defeated the Indian PM Indira Gandhi in the General ElectionGandhi in the General Election
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2222
Identify this ‘hot’ lady who was named the new ‘Curvy Icon’ by Vogue Italia in
2012.
Quiz by SomnathI I
2222
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Sofiya HayatSofiya Hayat
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2323
Part of an international organisation, this
national body was created with an
objective to clean up things but recently came into bigtime news for
creating a mess during a global event in August-2016.
Identify it.
Quiz by SomnathI I
2323
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
NADANADA
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2424
‘Existence of this species of elegant beetle is dependent upon the rainforest not undergoing an armageddon’ – is said to be the explanation behind the naming of Agra liv, a recently discovered species of
carabid beetle.
After whom/what, it has been named?
Quiz by SomnathI I
2424
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16
Liv TylerLiv Tyler
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2525
This rap track by M.I.A. collaborator Gener8ion has been famously used in a recent ‘project’ which made the whole
internet abuzz. Where it has been famously used?
Quiz by SomnathI I
2525
U-25 General Quiz Quizeto, Rhapsody – 2K16